Welcome to our dedicated page for Matson news (Ticker: MATX), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Matson stock.
Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) is an ocean transportation and logistics company focused on Pacific and Transpacific trade lanes, and its news flow reflects developments in these markets. Founded in 1882 and described as a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, Matson provides ocean freight transportation services to Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia and select South Pacific islands, and operates premium, expedited services from China to Southern California, including Long Beach.
News about Matson often centers on quarterly and annual financial results, including consolidated operating income, net income, and segment performance for its Ocean Transportation and Logistics businesses. The company regularly issues press releases and corresponding Form 8-K filings to report preliminary earnings, detailed quarterly results, and updates to its outlook for operating income and effective tax rates.
Investors following MATX news will also see updates on container volume trends in key tradelanes such as Hawaii, Alaska, China, Guam, and other Pacific islands, along with commentary on freight rates, tariffs, global trade conditions, and demand in the Transpacific tradelane. Matson’s releases discuss how macroeconomic factors, port entry fees, and customer inventory behavior influence its expedited China services and domestic tradelanes.
Other recurring news themes include capital investments like the construction of new Aloha Class containerships at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, credit agreements and note amendments, dividend declarations, and participation in investor conferences hosted by firms such as Stephens and Jefferies. Leadership updates and promotions within Matson’s operations and Alaska business are also featured. For anyone tracking MATX stock, this news page aggregates these company-issued updates and related coverage in one place.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per common share. The dividend is payable on March 5, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 5, 2026. This distribution provides a direct cash return to shareholders for the first quarter of 2026.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) provided preliminary 4Q25 results, a 2026 outlook and an earnings call date (Feb 24, 2026). The company expects 4Q25 consolidated operating income of $135.0–$145.0 million, 4Q25 net income of $131.3–$146.3 million and 4Q25 diluted EPS of $4.22–$4.70. Fourth-quarter EPS includes an estimated $0.77 benefit from positive income tax adjustments, with an implied 4Q25 effective tax rate of 3.9–7.7%. Matson said full‑year 2026 consolidated operating income is expected to approach 2025 levels. Cash and cash equivalents were approximately $141.9 million (excluding $532.7 million in CCF); total debt was $361.2 million. The company repurchased ~0.7 million shares for $78.1 million in 4Q25. Tradelane volumes: Other +11.6%, China -7.2%, Hawaii +0.6%, Guam +4.4%, Alaska -3.3% (FEU basis).
Matson (NYSE: MATX) announced that Joel Wine, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present an overview and answer questions at the Stephens 2025 Annual Investment Conference on November 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The company said it will post the presentation slides on November 18, 2025 on its investor website at www.matson.com under Investors for public access.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) reported 3Q25 net income $134.7M ($4.24 per diluted share) versus $199.1M ($5.89) in 3Q24, with consolidated revenue of $880.1M versus $962.0M a year earlier.
Key quarterly results: Consolidated operating income $161.0M, EBITDA $212.3M. The company repurchased ~0.6 million shares in 3Q25.
Outlook: Matson expects 4Q25 consolidated operating income to be approximately 30% lower than 4Q24 ($147.5M). Full year 2025 guidance includes depreciation & amortization ~$196M, new vessel construction ~$248M, dry-docking ~$45M, interest income ~$32M, interest expense ~$7M, and an expected full-year effective tax rate of ~22%.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) announced a fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.36 per common share. The Board declared the dividend on Oct. 23, 2025.
The dividend will be paid on December 4, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2025.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. A conference call with Matt Cox, Chairman and CEO, and Joel Wine, EVP and CFO, is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss results.
The call will be broadcast live with a slide presentation at www.matson.com under Investors. Participants may register at the provided registration link to receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the event via the same webcast link.
Matson (NYSE:MATX) has announced key leadership promotions within its executive team. Vic Angoco, previously senior vice president of Alaska, has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Operations, based in Walnut Creek, California. He will oversee network operations, including West Coast terminals, vessel operations, and corporate facilities.
In related moves, Jennifer Tungul has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Alaska, succeeding Angoco, while Rob Olson has been promoted to Vice President, Alaska Operations. Tungul will oversee all Alaska business activities, while Olson will manage terminal operations in Anchorage, Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor.
Matson (NYSE: MATX), a shipping and logistics company, announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Joel Wine will present at the upcoming Jefferies Industrials Conference on September 3, 2025 in New York. The company will make the presentation slides available to investors through its website www.matson.com under the Investors section on the day of the event.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) and Hanwha Philly Shipyard marked a significant milestone in the construction of their first new Aloha Class containership with a traditional dock-mounting ceremony. The event featured the placement of the first 420-metric-ton engine room section into dry dock, accompanied by the ceremonial coin placement.
The new vessel is part of a series of three 854-foot containerships to be delivered in 2027 and 2028. These ships will feature 3,600 TEU capacity, speeds exceeding 23 knots, and dual-fuel engines capable of using LNG. The vessels, to be named Makua, Malama, and Makena, will serve Matson's Hawaii, Guam, and China-Long Beach Express routes, replacing three existing vessels.
Matson (NYSE: MATX) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $94.7 million ($2.92 per diluted share), down from $113.2 million ($3.31 per diluted share) in Q2 2024. Consolidated revenue decreased to $830.5 million from $847.4 million year-over-year.
Key operational highlights include a 2.6% increase in Hawaii container volume, a 14.6% decrease in China container volume, and a 0.9% increase in Alaska volume. The company's SSAT joint venture contributed $7.3 million, up $6.1 million from Q2 2024.
Despite market uncertainties, Matson is raising its full-year outlook, expecting Ocean Transportation operating income to be higher than previously guided in May, though moderately lower than 2024. The company anticipates a muted peak season and meaningfully lower Q3 2025 operating income compared to Q3 2024's $226.9 million.
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